Jovencia Taroja Garcia

Background

Garcia, Jovencia Taroja was born on June 1, 1946 in Ubay, Bohol, The Philippines. Daughter of Gabino Boaquin and Cecelia (Panganoron) Taroja.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, University Bohol, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, 1970. Diploma in librarianship, Philippine Normal University, Manila, 1990.

Career

Science research assistant I, National Institute of Science and Technology, Manila, 1979-1980, science research assistant II, 1980-1982, Materials Science Research Institute, Manila, 1983-1987, member committee on review evaluationa nd accreditation technical papers, 1983-1985. Supervising library Industrial Technology Development Institute, 1988-1989, library III, since 1990. Member ad hoc thesaurus study committee National Science and Technology Authority, Manila, 1982-1986.

Member department science and technical Consortium Libraries, Manila, 1982-1986. Facilitator creation databases for in-house technical papers, serial collections and article indices, linkages with worldwide information networks.

Achievements

• Jovencia Taroja Garcia has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Citihomes Homeowners Association, Molino Bacoor, Cavite, The Philippines, since 1997, vice president, 1999. Founder Ladies' Club of Citihomes, 1999. Member Science Information Network, Association Employees in Science Endeavor.

Interests

• Reading, swimming, joy riding, cooking.

Connections

Father:

Gabino Boaquin Taroja

Mother:

Cecelia (Panganoron) Taroja